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Harper T. Weathers's avatar

Of course, I'm so behind on reading, but I've been writing everyday so am I excused? (Not 1000 words though, holy shit that's awesome and something I look forward to trying as soon as this dang thing is edited.) Love that you got away and how much it refreshed you and your writing journey! Sending your query trench snacks and the agents reading excellent moods!

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Morgan Dick's avatar

Kudos to you for swimming in Lake Huron!! Brrrrrr. And good luck with your sub journey!! Keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for you!

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Beth Morris's avatar

Thanks so much Morgan!!🤞

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Sophie's avatar

Love this, love you! 🩷

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Beth Morris's avatar

😘😘

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Wendy Friedman's avatar

So glad you had a great trip! I'm currently reading The Husbands by Holly Gramazio, and This Summer Will Be Different is up next for me! I really want to read Catherine Newman's books but I'm nervous the grief might be too much for me (even as I just now realize all my novels so far have a big grief through line), but hopefully someday.

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Morgan Dick's avatar

I adored The Husbands!!

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Wendy Friedman's avatar

It’s so clever and fun! I’m not even halfway through and I cannot believe how many husbands there are already 😆

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Morgan Dick's avatar

Enjoy!! The ending was so great and such a genuine surprise for me.

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Wendy Friedman's avatar

So glad to hear that, I've been wondering how she's going to tie it up so I'm excited!

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Beth Morris's avatar

I would recommend giving Newman's first book a try. Even though it deals with death and loss, there is so much joy and even humor. It's a refreshing and unconventional framework that I really loved. 💜

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Kolina Cicero's avatar

Love your trip to visit Sophie! I am also on sub and I feel for you. It is TOUGH. But being on submission is a great problem to have! Good luck!!

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Beth Morris's avatar

Thanks Kolina, sending you all the good patient vibes, too!!

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Kolina Cicero's avatar

Thank you!! 🫶🏽

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Emma Olive's avatar

Just had to say that I'm here for the rom com! Border patrol agent with a toxic positivity problem tries to brighten angry traveler's day, but moods reverse when everyone gets snowed in at the small Canadian airport ... which obviously has only one bed?

Okay, I should clearly not write rom coms 😂

Also very excited for Hadley's book, and looking forward to yours when it comes out. Hope your patience muscles aren't stretched for much longer!

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Beth Morris's avatar

Hahah I don't know Emma, I think maybe you SHOULD write romcoms!! Thanks for reading!

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Hadley Leggett's avatar

Your Canadian vacation sounds amazing!! I've been wanting to read This Summer Will Be Different -- so glad to hear you're enjoying it! And huge thanks for highlighting All They Ask Is Everything -- such a fun surprise to be reading along and see my book 🩵💛

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Beth Morris's avatar

I can't wait to read it!

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Gina Banks's avatar

Maybe co-writing the rom-com with Sophie? What would be your pen name?

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Sophie's avatar

Hahaha oh man… will have to think on that one!

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Beth Morris's avatar

Ooooh I don't know! Will wait for Soph to chime in!

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